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Beyond the Buzzword
Beyond the Buzzword
Why does mindfulness work? What is the science behind it?
Mindfulness Benefits
for Kids and Teens
Source: for supporting research sources see,
‘Mindfulness Skills for Kids & Teens’ by Debra Burdick
Increases:
emotional regulation
Social skills
Ability to orient attention
Working memory and planning and organization
Self-esteem
Sense of calmness, relaxation, and self-acceptance
Quality of sleep
Decreases:
Test anxiety
ADHD behaviors- hyperactivity and impulsivity
Negative affect/emotions
Anxiety
Depression
Anger management problems
Additional Benefits of Mindfulness Practice
Additional Benefits of Mindfulness Practice
Emotional regulation
Increased focus
Longer attention span
Reduced rumination
Greater receptivity to new ideas
Reduced stress and anxiety
Faster rebound from negative thoughts and feelings
More thoughtful reactions to stimuli
Increased compassion
Better self-control
Less reactive
Better executive functioning
Increased optimism
Higher working memory capacity
Improved emotional intelligence
Decreased depression
Better immune system
Source: See ‘Cultivating Mindfulness in the Classroom’ by Jeanie M. Iberlin for supporting research sources
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